Tropical Storm "Son-tinh"

, Vietnam - Monday, July 23, 2018

Tropical Storm "Son-tinh"

Heavy rains and flooding caused by the storm left at least 20 people dead and 16 missing in Vietnam. In addition, at least 14 people have bee injured.

More than 5 000 houses were damaged, swept away, submerged or collapsed, around 82 000 ha (202 000 acres) of crops were damaged and nearly 17 000 animals were killed nationwide, the Vietnam National Committee for Search and Rescue said Saturday, July 21.

At least 11 people are missing after a mudslide in Thanh Hoa Province swept through some 4 000 homes, AFP reports.

Capital Hanoi was also affected and its streets flooded.
Source: DORRIS